Lady Gaga Reflects on Mental Health and Personal Growth Amid New Album Release
Opening Up About Mental Health Battles
In a recent interview with the New York Times, Lady Gaga candidly discussed her past struggles with mental health while promoting her latest album, Mayhem. The acclaimed singer revealed that five years ago, she experienced psychosis, a condition that affected her connection with reality.
Understanding Psychosis
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, psychosis can disrupt a person’s grasp on reality, often leading to confusion about what thoughts and perceptions are genuine. Gaga shared how this challenging phase took a significant toll on her life, but through extensive therapy and personal perseverance, she managed to reclaim her sense of self.
The Role of Support
The singer credited her fiancé, Michael Polansky, with providing vital support during her healing process. Gaga noted that their relationship flourished as she found herself in a better mental state, saying, “When I met Michael, I was in a much better place,” emphasizing the positive impact he had on her life.
A Vulnerable Conversation
Gaga expressed her struggles with discussing mental health, admitting, “I hate feeling defined by it. It felt like something I felt ashamed of.” She urged others battling similar issues not to feel embarrassed, stating, “It can get better. It did for me, and I’m grateful for that.”
Relationship Insights
In addition to her mental health reflections, Gaga shared heartwarming details about her relationship with Polansky. She described him as having an incredibly warm and kind nature, which she admired. Their engagement was also a topic of discussion, where Gaga recounted the unique way he proposed to her, involving an informal yet touching moment that aligned with her personality.
“If I proposed to you one day, what am I supposed to do?” she recalled him asking her. In a playful exchange, she replied that a simple blade of grass would suffice. True to her words, Polansky later proposed with green bands, incorporating blades of grass into her engagement ring along with a stunning diamond piece, worth over $1 million.
